Nerd HQ Concert Raises Over $100K for Mental Health
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The Nerd HQ’s inaugural “Music Is Medicine” benefit concert raised more than $100,000 for mental health, with the funds to fund more than 500 therapy sessions. The event took place at Salt Lake City’s historic Capitol Theatre on September 23, bringing a packed house for an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and generosity. Actor and Nerd HQ founder Zachary Levi took center stage, performing a variety of show tunes and classics, accompanied by a 17-piece band and orchestra expertly directed by Shaun Barrowes. Levi mixed music with personal stories, conversation, and humor throughout the evening, while special musical guest Rumer Willis joined him on stage for several numbers.
Data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), highlights that roughly 42% of adults who reported an unmet need for mental health services cited cost or lack of insurance coverage as the primary reason they did not receive care. For countless individuals and families, the desire to seek help is there, but the financial resources simply are not.
Nerd HQ is working to change that reality. Through its fundraising initiatives and partnership with TimelyCare, the nonprofit has already funded more than 2,500 therapy sessions, helping over 1,000 individuals across the United States access the care and support they need.
The concert, a celebration of music with a purpose, was a significant step forward in Nerd HQ’s mission to make mental health care accessible to individuals who otherwise could not afford it. The funds raised will help provide more than 500 therapy sessions to people in need nationwide.
Nerd HQ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by actor Zachary Levi, dedicated to making mental health care accessible to individuals who otherwise could not afford it. Through fundraising, community events, and partnerships, Nerd HQ works to remove financial barriers to therapy while promoting mental health awareness, education, and open conversations about emotional well-being. To date, Nerd HQ has funded more than 2,500 therapy sessions, helping over 1,000 people nationwide.